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SPONSORSHIP AND ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
HONORING
Willie Randolph
David Ortiz
Alfonso Soriano
Robinson Cano
Stephon Marbury
Osi Umenyiora
Dr. Oheneba Boachie-Adjei
Martha Zavala Korman
Alfreda Turner
Ambassador Francis Lorenzo
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Sunday, August 24th, 2008
New York Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway
New York, New York 10036
(between 45th & 46th Street)
Reception / Silent Auction: 6-7pm
Dinner / Live & Silent Auction: 7-10pm
(Business Attire)
HONOREES
David Ortiz was born in the
Willie Randolph is the former
Dominican Republic. In 1992 he signed with the Seattle
manager of the New York Mets, where he guided his team to
Mariners and was later traded to the Minnesota Twins in
the National League East Title in 2006 with a 97-65 record
1996, where he made his Major League debut in September
and finished second in the National League Manager of the
1997. After being released from the Twins in 2002, he signed
Year. His Major League Baseball (MLB) career began in 1972
as a free agent with the Boston Red Sox.
when he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates and made his
In 2004, during his second year, David played a major role
major league debut in 1975.
in leading the Red Sox to their first World Series
He was a 6-time All-Star and starting second baseman for
championship in 86 years. During the season, he was voted
the World Champion Yankees in 1977 and 1978. As an
to the All-Star team for the first time in his career, as he batted
outstanding defensive player, he turned the third most double
.301 with 41 home runs and 139 RBI. During the playoffs,
plays (1,547) in baseball history among second basemen. In
David hit .400 with 5 home runs and 19 RBI. He had multiple
1991 he batted a career-best .327 average with Milwaukee,
game-winning hits to help Boston advance to and ultimately
finishing third in the American League batting race. Willie’s
win the World Series. His post-season heroics earned him
coaching career began in 1994 as the third base and bench
MVP honors for the America League Championship Series.
coach of the Yankees for 10 years, during which time the
In 2006 David hit a career-high 54 home runs (setting a
Yankees won 4 World Series Championships.
new Red Sox record) and had 137 RBI, while batting .287,
In May 2006 he established the Willie Randolph
winning the home run crown. In 2007, he once again was a
Foundation which supports programs and initiatives for
major force as he helped lead the Red Sox to their seventh
improving athletic opportunities for boys and girls in the New
World Series title, hitting .332 with 35 home runs and 117
York metropolitan area. With the objective of inspiring and
RBI. In the postseason he batted .370 with 3 home runs and
providing positive leadership to inner-city children and young
10 RBI.
adults, the Foundation places special emphasis on supporting
youth baseball programs and improving playing facilities.
Willie was born in Holly Hill, SC and raised in Brooklyn, NY.
He has received numerous honors and awards throughout his
career. He and his wife Gretchen have four adult children.
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HONOREES
Robinson Cano was born in the
Alfonso Soriano was born in
the Dominican Republic and signed as a free agent with the
Dominican Republic and named after baseball legend Jackie
New York Yankees in 1998, starting his career as an infielder,
Robinson. He was signed by the Yankees in 2001 and made
playing there for five seasons. His first major league hit came
his Major League debut in 2005, hitting .297 with 14 home
in 1999 as a walk-off home run to win against the Tampa Bay
runs and 62 RBI, finishing second in the American League
Devil Rays. In 2002, he led the American League with 696 at
Rookie of the Year balloting.
bats, 209 hits, 92 extra base hits, 41 stolen bases, 128 runs.
In 2006 he led the American League All-Star balloting at
He finished in third place for Rookie of the Year honors in 2001.
second base, but could not play after being placed on the
In 2003, Alfonso set the record for most home runs to
disabled list for a strained hamstring. Robinson finished
lead off a game in a season with 13, and for the second
2006 with the 3rd best batting average in the AL and 9th in the
straight year he led the league in at bats, and finished in the
league in doubles (41). He also led the AL in batting average
top five for hits, doubles, home runs and stolen bases.
on the road with .364.
He hit .306 with the Yankees in 2007 while establishing
In 2004, the Yankees traded him to the Texas Rangers
where he was elected as a first-time All Star, starting at second
career highs in games played (160), at-bats (617), runs
base, where he hit a three-run home run in the first inning
scored (93), hits (189), triples (7), home runs (19), RBI
and was named MVP. In December 2005, Alfonso was traded
(97) and walks (39). He also tied his career high with 41
to the Washington Nationals where he converted to left field
doubles and was the only batter in the top 10 in doubles in
and had his greatest career season with 46 home runs, and
the AL in both 2006 and 2007. Robinson was among 30
41 stolen bases, adding to his overall total to make him the
finalists for the 2006 Roberto Clemente Award, given annually
fastest man in baseball history to reach 200 home runs and
to the MLB player who combines outstanding skills on the
200 stolen bases. Since 2007 he has been with the Chicago
baseball field with devoted work in the community.
Cubs where he led his team last season in home runs, triples,
runs, and slugging percentage.
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HONOREES
Stephon Marbury was born
Osi Umenyiora
was
and raised in Brooklyn New York. In 1996 at age 19 he was
drafted by the New York Giants in the 2nd round of the 2003
selected to the National Basketball Association (NBA) after his
National Football League (NFL) Draft out of Troy State
freshman season at Georgia Tech by the Milwaukee Bucks and
University, where he finished second in the nation with 16
then traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Known for
sacks. He was born in London to Nigerian parents. His
quickness, ball handling, and perimeter scoring, he averaged
family moved back to Nigeria and later to Auburn, Alabama
15.8 points and 7.8 assists per game and was named to the
where the future sack artist discovered he was a natural on
1997 All-Rookie Team, and helped lead the Timberwolves to
the football field.
the NBA Playoffs in 1997 and 1998.
Despite his inexperience, Osi quickly established himself
In 1999 he was traded to the New Jersey Nets. After two
as a premiere pass rusher in the NFL. His combination of
years in New Jersey, he was traded to the Phoenix Suns where
quickness and strength turned him into an outstanding
he helped the Suns qualify for the playoffs in 2003. Stephon
playmaker. In only his first year starting all 16 games for the
was traded to the New York Knicks during the 2004 season,
Giants, his 14.5 sacks placed him second among all NFL
which brought him full circle, as he grew up in New York and
players and earned him a trip to the Pro Bowl.
was a lifelong Knicks fan. He made an immediate impact,
In 2007, in his fifth season with New York, Osi emerged as
leading a Knicks team in transition to the playoffs on the
one of the most popular players among fans. His second Pro
strength of his performances.
Bowl season helped turn the Giants Defense into a dominating
Stephon is two-time NBA All-Star (2001 and 2003) and an
force resulting in the Super Bowl XLII Title.
All-NBA Third Team member in 2003. He has been among
the league’s Top Ten in assists in each of his nine NBA
seasons, with career averages of 20.6 points per game, 8.3
assists per game.
He also played for the United States (Dream Team IV) in
the 2004 Summer Olympics, where he scored a US team
Olympic record 31 points in a game against Spain.
In 2006 he began a manufacturing business to produce
affordable basketball shoes that bear his nickname, “Starbury.”
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HONOREES
Martha Zavala Korman
Dr. Oheneba BoachieAdjei was born in Kumasi, Ghana. He emigrated to the U.S.
was first generation Hispanic born in New York but raised in
New Jersey. She grew up with such a strong work ethic by her
parents Oscar & Carmen Zavala. These disciplines lead her to
start her own company in the Tampa Bay Area.
in 1972 and completed undergraduate studies at Brooklyn
College, where he received a Bachelor of Science (summa
cum laude) in 1976. He earned his medical degree from
Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons,
completed his orthopedic residency at New York’s Hospital for
Special Surgery (HSS), and then pursued advanced training in
spine and scoliosis at the Twin Cities Scoliosis Center and the
Minnesota Spine Center.
In 1986 she and her late husband, Nick Korman, and their
two small children headed south to start a blueprint company.
Approximately, over twenty years later, she grew to be one of
the largest reprographic firms in the Southeast. During the
past 20 years, NGI was built from small company into a
strong, multi-million dollar regional operation. NGI was the
largest provider of reproduction, document management and
related services in Southeast.
He is Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Weill-Cornell
Medical College and Chief of the Scoliosis Service at HSS,
where he holds the David B. Levine Chair in Spine Research.
Among Dr. Boachie-Adjei’s awards are the American Academy
of Orthopedic Surgeons’ Humanitarian Award, the Hospital for
Special Surgery Wholeness of Life Award, the Albert
Schweitzer University Science and Peace Gold Medal, and the
Scoliosis Research Society Blount Service Award for unique
humanitarian services. He has received numerous citations in
New York Magazine as one of New York’s best doctors and has
been featured in several prime TV programs on ABC,
Discovery Health and Discovery for his unique talents in spine
surgery and patient care
In December she sold her company to a publicly trade
company ARC (American Reprographic Company). Joining
forces with the largest reprographic company in the world gave
NGI new heights in offering clients new technological solutions,
as well as providing more comprehensive solutions worldwide.
Now she serves as the Executive Director for Premier
Accounts for ARC. In addition, Martha served as a resource
council member for the Turn 2 foundation for Derek Jeter.
In addition, she has helped in the past to coordinate events
for Charles Barkley and Shaquille & Lucille O’Neal. As a longtime resident of Tampa Bay, she sponsors many celebrity
charity events, educational, and business programs and is
committed to strengthening the fabric of the surrounding
communities. As a long-time resident of Tampa Bay, she serves
as member of the Florida Chamber Foundation and Florida
Tax Watch. With all of these accomplishments, she is most
proud of her two daughters and six grandchildren.
Dr. Boachie-Adjei has published and lectured extensively
on Spine Surgery, with special emphasis on surgery to correct
spine deformity. He is an inventor who holds several patents
for devices used in spine surgery. He also established the
F.O.C.O.S. Foundation (Foundation of Orthopedics and
Complex Spine) to provide orthopedic medical care to underserved populations in West Africa and other third world nations.
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HONOREES
Alfreda Turner
Ambassador Francis
is Manager
Commercial Sales Development International for Delta Air
Lorenzo is the Deputy Permanent Representative to the
Lines. She is a twenty eight year veteran in the airline industry.
UN and focal point at the Dominican Mission to the UN in
Since joining Delta in Houston Texas she has served in a
charge of work and initiatives relating to the Millennium
number of roles and leadership positions including passenger
Development Goals (MDGs) and ICT. He is the founder and
sales, customer service and brand management. Alfreda
Vice-Chair of the Public-Private Alliance Foundation. He
transferred from Texas to Delta’s corporate headquarters in
worked with the UN Public-Private Alliance for Rural
1988 to accept a position as Sales Account Executive.
Development and the Economic and Social Council to
After completing Delta’s management and leadership
negotiate the resolution that named the Dominican Republic
programs she was promoted to District Sales Manager Atlanta.
as the 2nd pilot country for the UN Public Private Alliance for
with responsibility for an 800 million dollar revenue portfolio
Rural Development. He was able to get the support of the
and negotiating sales agreements with Delta’s top corporate
G-77, the European Union and the US so the resolution could
and agency accounts.
be adopted by consensus.
Her other leadership positions include Manager Industry
Ambassador Lorenzo currently was the Vice President of
Marketing handling sponsorship and promotional agreements
Commission for Social Development at the UN. He is the
for key sports franchises and community and non profit
founder of the United Nations Association of the Dominican
organizations. She is currently Manager Commercial Sales
Republic (UNA-DR), which has brought together thousands of
Development International where she is responsible for
students, teachers, and key stakeholders in the country. The
International Business Development and Relationship
President of the country Dr. Leonel Fernadez is the president
Management of bi-national chambers of commerce, foreign
of the Association.
officials, ambassadors, consulates, dignitaries and VIP’s.
Prior to his work at the United Nations, Ambassador
Alfreda is native of North Carolina and earned a BA in
Lorenzo was representing the president in various conferences
Sociology from Winston Sales State University. She has
around the world such as FFD in Monterrey Mexico, WSIS in
received extensive concentration in executive training and
Geneva, WSSD in Johanasburg. He was a business entrepreneur,
leadership management studies. She is very active in the
working in various cities around the world including New
community and serves on several boards including the Atlanta
York, Milan, Paris, London, Moscow, Berlin, Madrid among
Community Food Bank, The Atlanta Sports Council, The Dallas
others. Ambassador Lorenzo holds a Bachelor of Science in
Austin Foundation Board, and The Georgia Hispanic Chamber
Psychology; he speaks Spanish, English and French.
of Commerce Board of Directors.
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SPONSORSHIPS & ADVERTISING
PLATINUM SPONSOR - $50,000
• One VIP Table for ten (10) guests
• A celebrity will be seated at the table
• Ten (10) tickets to VIP Reception
• Meet and Greet the Honorees
• Ten (10) Unique Autographed items
• One Group Photo with the Honorees
• Acknowledgement on stage
• Listing in Press Releases, Public Service Announcements,
and the ADF Website
• Sponsor logo in pre & post event printed materials
• Full-page ad in the Gala Program
• Prominent listing in the Gala Program
GALA PROGRAM ADVERTISING
$5,000
• Full-page Ad $3,000
• Half-page Ad • Quarter-page Ad - $2,000
$1,000
• Sponsor Logo Ad-reserve Deadline-RSVP: August 1, 2008
Sponsorship & advertising contact:
Gabrina Soliz
(210) 845-2797
gsoliz@africandevelopmentfoundation.org
Ad-art Deadline: August 5, 2008
Program Color: full color
GOLD SPONSOR - $25,000
• One Premier Table for ten (10) guests
• Ten (10) tickets to VIP Reception
• Ten (10) Unique Autographed items
• One Group Photo with the Honorees
• Listing in Press Releases, Public Service Announcements,
and the ADF Website
• Sponsor logo in pre & post event printed materials
• Half-page ad in the Gala Program
• Prominent listing in the Gala Program
SILVER SPONSOR - $15,000
• One Preferential Table for ten (10) guests
• Ten (10) tickets to VIP Reception
• One Group Photo with Honorees
• Listing in Press Releases, Public Service Announcements,
and the ADF Website
• Quarter-page ad in the Gala Program
• Prominent listing in the Gala Program
Ad Sizes:
- Full page: 8.5 x 11 in.
- Half page: horizontal or vertical
- Quarter page: 4.75 x 3.5 vertical
Acceptible digital formats:
- PDF, EPS (Mac; type in outlines), TIFF (Mac), JPG
File resolution: 300dpi CMYK
Art contact & file submission:
Sam Morgan
samorgan@xmission.com
(801) 961-8294
----------------------------------------------------------------------All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by
law. The ADF is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
The ADF tax-id number is: 22-3687152.
BRONZE SPONSOR - $10,000
• Table for ten (10) guests
• Ten (10) tickets to the General Reception
• Listing in Press Releases, Public Service Announcements,
and the ADF Website
• Quarter-page ad in the Gala Program
• Listing in the Gala Program
SUPPORTER DINNER TICKET - $500
• One Ticket to the General Reception and Dinner
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Marriott Lodging:
If you wish to stay at the Marriott Marquis
for the event, please call
1-800-843-4898 and ask
for the ADF group rate.
T H E A F R I C A N D E V E L O P M E N T F O U N D AT I O N
Our Mission
The African Development Foundation was created in 2003 as an
international non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, to promote goodwill
and strengthen relationships between America and Africa through
youth-oriented initiatives. Our outreach includes providing African
youths with computer training, health-related resources, and
recreational outlets.
In this information age of rapidly developing technology, it’s
imperative to better prepare Africa’s youth to succeed and participate in
the 21st century world of global productivity.
We are therefore committed to offering programs and resources to
create opportunities that might otherwise be absent in their lives.
• Education
• Sports Initiatives
• Health Awareness Campaigns
With the help from concerned individuals, organizations, and
corporate sponsors, we are proud to serve disadvantaged African
youths that are eager to learn and deserve the pleasures of recreation.
Advisory Board Members
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL (MLB)
Chris & Audrey Chambliss, Roger Clemens, David Cone, Jose Cruz Jr.,
Richard (Goose) Gossage, D’Angelo Jimenez, Davey & Susan Johnson,
Brian Jordan, Michael Kay, Don & Corrine Larsen, Jim Leyritz, Tino & Marie
Martinez, Jeff & Collette Nelson, Craig Nettles, Andy Pettitte, Ed Randall,
Willie & Gretchen Randolph, Harold Reynolds, Mariano & Clara Rivera,
Reggie Smith, Alfonso Soriano, Miguel & Alejandra Tejada, Mo Vaughn,
Bob & Carol Watson, and Dave Winfield.
George Ntim
Founder & President
Born in Ghana, West Africa, George is
also the Director of Guest Relations and
Community Services at the 1,946 rooms
New York Marriott Marquis Hotel, located
at Times Square where he interfaces with
all operating departments and is
responsible for all VIPs. He serves as an
Ambassador of the Marriott International’s
Northeast Region Business Council and
Diversity Program.
For the past ten years, George has been an Adjunct Professor at the
New York University and New York City Technical College Hospitality
Management Departments, where he teaches Hospitality Management and
Lodging Operations.
He is an enthusiastic volunteer for the City Meals on Wheels, The
New York City AIDS Walks, the Children’s Miracle Network, and the
Children’s Aid Society.
Honorary Members
Lee Akin (Professional Bull Rider), Dr. Ibn Chambas (SecretaryGeneral, ECOWAS), Laurence Levy (Attorney, Giuliani Partners), Dr. Victor
Lawrence (Vice President, Lucent Technology), Benjamin (Bebe) Winans
(Gospel Singer), Leroy & Shirley Vaughn (Mo Vaughn’s Foundation), and
Jay Weinkam (Vice President, Giuliani Partners)
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION (NBA)
Rolando Blackman, Jamal Crawford, Mel Davis, Tony Delk, Allan
Houston, Stephon Marbury, Dikembe Mutombo, Charles Smith, John Starks,
and Herb Williams.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE (NFL)
Ottis (O.J.) Anderson and Freeman McNeill.
African Development Foundation
3 D’Allesio Drive
Carteret, New Jersey 07008
Fax: (732) 541-2499
www.africandevelopmentfoundation.org
e-mail: events@africandevelopmentfoundation.org